To say 2020 has been a bad year for the foodservice and hospitality industry would be an understatement. With increased restrictions and fewer people dining out, it has been difficult for many restaurants and event venues to stay afloat in this uncertain time.
Small business owners—we feel for you. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the current health and economic crisis. Coming from a once-small business, and having operated a small family restaurant, Martin’s understands how hard it can be. We want to let you know we’re praying for you during this difficult time.
At the same time, we have seen amazing resiliency, tenacity, and ingenuity by many in the foodservice community! Restaurants across the country are innovating and finding new ways to reach their customers (from mail order meal kits to pop-ups)—and we are proud and elated to hear those success stories.
Food-lovers and restaurant-goers: local restaurants need your support! Check with the restaurants you typically frequent to see if they have take-out or delivery options or alternate ways to enjoy their food. Look for ways you might offer support.
Martin’s Food Service
Do you consider yourself a raving fan of Martin’s Potato Rolls? Did you know that Martin’s products aren’t just used for home-cooked dinners and cookouts, but they’re also used in restaurants, food trucks, event venues, and more, both nationally and internationally?
Restaurants (National)
As of July 2020, Martin’s products were used in over 3,000 restaurants across the country! From big chains like Shake Shack, to little mom-and-pop shops, we are so grateful for all these establishments serving their customers the golden taste of Martin’s!
We feel honored that so many restaurants in “foodie” cities have taken a liking to Martin’s. Below are some great restaurants that use Martin’s rolls and bread; many of which we have visited and would love to recommend!
If you live nearby or are planning to visit any of these cities, be sure to pay them a visit (but you may want to call ahead or check their websites first for adjusted schedules or procedures).
Nation-wide
Martin’s Buns at Hard Rock Cafe
Shake Shack Burger on Martin’s Potato Rolls
Martin’s is used in a number of popular multi-unit chains with locations across the country and even international! We’re sure you’ve heard of most of the ones listed below but, if not, be sure to pay them a visit! You can find their locations listed on their websites.
- Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer
- Hard Rock Café
- Kings Bowl
- Shake Shack
- Super Chix
New England (CT, NH, RI, MA)
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The northeastern U.S. states are well-known for their seafood dishes from lobster rolls to clam chowder, but they have so much more to offer! Here are a few restaurants we recommend checking out:
- Harry’s Bar & Burger – Providence/Newport, RI
- Lexie’s – NH/MA
- Not Your Average Joe’s – MA/NH/PA/MD/VA/RI
- Sliders Grill and Bar – CT
See more at: https://potatorolls.com/blog/restaurant-road-trip-part-1-boston-ma
Mid-Atlantic (NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, VA)
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From the hot dog carts of New York City to hip fast-casual burger chains, all-American diners, BBQ and more, the Mid-Atlantic region has plenty to appreciate! How many of these have you been to?
- Chaps Pit Beef – MD
- Clyde’s – MD/DC/VA
- Dinosaur Bar-B-Que – NY
- Federal Donuts – Philadelphia, PA
- Good Stuff Eatery – DC/VA
- Iron Hill Brewery – PA/NJ/DE
- P.J. Whelihan’s – PA/NJ
- Ted’s Hot Dogs – Buffalo, NY
- Victory Brewing Company – PA
- White Manna – NJ
Midwest (IL)
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Chicago may be known for some iconic staples like deep dish pizza and Chicago style hot dogs, but its foodie scene is also full of amazing burgers, BBQ, and more. You won’t want to miss these locations in the Windy City:
- Big City Chicken
- Bub City
- M Burger
- R.J. Grunts
- The Loyalist
See more at: https://potatorolls.com/blog/restaurant-road-trip-part-4-chicago-il
Southeast (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TN)
Boxcar Betty’s Sandwich on Martin’s Potato RollsThere’s just something about a southern cooked meal that really hits the spot! And these restaurants below are sure to do just that, from gooey burgers to crispy fried chicken sandwiches, you won’t want to miss these southern restaurants:
- Atomic Burger – New Orleans, LA
- Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar – NC
- Boxcar Betty’s – Charleston, SC
- Duffy’s Sports Grill – FL
- Grindhouse Killer Burgers – Atlanta, GA
- Hugh Baby’s – Nashville, TN
- Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint – VA, NC, TN
- JJ’s Red Hots – Charlotte, NC
- PDQ – FL
- Rise Biscuits and Donuts – TN/NC/MD/GA/VA
- The Smoke Pit – NC
- Tin Roof – Nashville, TN
- Yardbird – Miami, FL
See more at: https://potatorolls.com/blog/restaurant-road-trip-part-2-miami-fl
South (TX)
“There’s just something special about Martin’s Potato Rolls that compliments the Mesquite smoke flavor and showcases the meat perfectly.”
– Miguel Vidal; Owner/Chef, Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ
If you haven’t heard, we are very excited to now be available in Texas (in both H-E-B stores and over 50 restaurants)! Whether you’re from Texas or just want the scoop, be sure to visit https://www.martinslovestexas.com/ for all kinds of info. We can’t stop drooling over all the amazing BBQ that we see being dished up at restaurants like these:
- Dignowity Meats – San Antonio, TX
- East Side King – Austin, TX
- Franklin Barbecue – Austin, TX
- Jewboy Burgers – Austin, TX
- la Barbecue – Austin, TX
- LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue – Austin, TX
- Terry Black’s Barbecue – Austin, TX
- Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ – Austin, TX
See more at: https://potatorolls.com/blog/restaurant-road-trip-part-5-texas-california
West Coast (CA)
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Martin’s products first made an appearance on the trendy Los Angeles food scene back in 2014. Since then, many popular restaurants have caught on. Have you spotted any potato rolls at these west coast locations?
- Bludso’s Bar & Que – Los Angeles, CA
- Café Okawari – San Francisco, CA
- Harbor Town Pub – San Diego, CA
- Highly Likely Café – Los Angeles, CA
- Hollywood Burger – Los Angeles, CA
- Smoke and Fire Social Eatery – La Habra, CA
- STRFSH – Santa Monica, CA
- Tam Commons Tap Room & Kitchen – San Rafael, CA
- The Rose Venice – Venice, CA
- Thompson Brewing – Riverside, CA
See more at: https://potatorolls.com/blog/restaurant-road-trip-part-5-texas-california
Restaurants (International)
Martin’s Potato Rolls and Bread made their international restaurant debut in 2011. Since then, 28 countries around the globe have jumped on the potato roll wagon!
Canada
“To me this is the definitive burger bun, beautiful colour, pillowy soft, sweet & savoury in all the right places & ingredients you can be proud of. I would not put my burger in another bun.”
– Matt Deacon-Evans; Executive Chef, Warehouse Group
One of the regions that has shown tremendous interest in Martin’s potato rolls is Canada. Not only can you find Martin’s in the restaurants below, but since 2019 you can also purchase Martin’s in over 100 retail locations including Metro and many independent chains such as Pusateri’s.
- Moxie’s
- Rudy – Toronto, ON
- Uniburger – Montreal, QC
- Warehouse Food Group
Middle East
The burger craze has definitely landed in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia and Dubai are currently the top two countries in terms of international Martin’s sales. Below you can find some of the restaurants with Martin’s on their menu:
- I’m Hungry Burger – Jedda, Saudi Arabia
- Moo Oman – Oman
- Rare Burger – Doha, Qatar
- SALT – Dubai; Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Top Burger – Doha, Qatar
See more at: https://potatorolls.com/blog/restaurant-road-trip-part-3-middle-east
And Many More…
Want to see your Restaurant listed here? Connect with Us!
Are you a restaurant that serves Martin’s and don’t see yourself on this list? We’d love to connect! Reach out to us on Facebook @MartinsPotatoRolls, on Instagram @potatorolls, or by signing up for our B2B email list here.
Other Foodservice Venues
Aside from traditional restaurants, you can find Martin’s Potato Rolls and Bread being served in a myriad of other food service locations. From sports stadiums to college campuses, keep your eye out for our golden potato rolls!
Martin’s Potato Rolls can also be enjoyed (during a typical season) at the following types of outlets:
- Airport terminals
- Sports Stadiums
- College and University Dining Halls
- Large-Scale Caterers
- Golf Courses & Country Clubs
- Fairs/Festivals
- Charitable Events
- Meal Kits
- Restaurant Popups
So are you are thinking that you should be using Martin’s too?
If you or someone you know have a food venue or restaurant and might benefit from a menu refresh head over to https://foodservice.potatorolls.com. Be sure to complete our contact form so we can get in touch! A member of our sales team will reach out to answer questions and help you find the best product for your business and talk about delivery options for your specific area!
If you are interested in learning more about Martin’s food service product offerings, the Martin’s foodservice website is also a great place to start for company information, product information, and frequently asked questions!
Regardless of whether you’re a small shop or a large multi-unit chain, we can work to get you product either through our independent distribution team or one of our distribution partners. Martin’s now partners with over 200 distributors to make sure our bread and roll products can be enjoyed both nationally and internationally!
(P.S. If you’re still unsure whether Martin’s is a good fit for your menu needs —then this letter is for you!)
Whether you’re an end consumer or a foodservice customer be sure to follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on all things Martin’s!
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